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Olenguruone, Kenya

Nakuru County · Kenya

Olenguruone is a small town in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 2,787. Elevation: 8,360 ft (2,548 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,787 Population 37/sq mi density
8,360 ft Elevation 2,548 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Olenguruone

Olenguruone

Rift Valley Province of Kenya, bordering Uganda, was one of Kenya's eight provinces, before the 2013 Kenyan general election.
Rift Valley Province was the largest and one of the most economically important provinces in Kenya. It was dominated by the Kenya Rift Valley which passes through it and gave the province its name. According to the 2009 Census, the former province covered an area of 182,505.1 square kilometres and would have had a population of 10,006,805, making it the largest and most populous province in the country. The bulk of the provincial population inhabited a strip between former Nairobi and Nyanza Province. The capital was the town of Nakuru.

People

Population2,787
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Population2,787
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Coordinates-0.5861°, 35.6877°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceNakuru County
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,201 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Olenguruone

Olenguruone is a small town in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 2,787. The city sits at an elevation of 8,360 feet (2,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Olenguruone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,360 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Kenya avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Area75.6 sq mi (195.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates-0.5861°N, 35.6877°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 13, 2010.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 140 km
Sep 24, 2001 28 km ENE of Eldama Ravine, Kenya M4.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Eburru, Ol Doinyo Complex 2,856 m (9,370 ft) Unknown 60 km
Olkaria Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 1770 76 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 97 km
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 134 km
Ol Kokwe Shield 1,130 m (3,707 ft) Unknown 141 km
Korosi Shield 1,446 m (4,744 ft) Unknown 158 km
Paka Shield 1,697 m (5,568 ft) -7550 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Olenguruone has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Olenguruone

53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngorofa secondary - - - -
Arorwet primary - - - -
Chepkiswet primary - - - -
Olenguruone secondary - - - -
Saptet ECD - - - -
Ambosket secondary - - - -
Nukiat primary - - - -
Kaplamai secondary - - - -
Kaplamai primary - - - -
Kaplamai polytechnic - - - -
Ngorofa primary - - - -
Kabigeriet primary - - - -
Ndasiet primary - - - -
Sigowet primary - - - -
Arorwet secondary - - - -
Lelaitich primary - - - -
Longet primary - - - -
Amani secondary school - - - -
Kitoben primary - - - -
Olenguruone township secondary - - - -
Olenguruone boarding - - - -
Olenguruone DEB primary - - - -
Timbwalo primary - - - -
Kaber primary - - - -
Ogiek sotiki secondary - - - -
Sotiki primary - - - -
Olenguruone Township Secondary School - - - -
Emitik primary - - - -
Kaplamboi Pri - - - -
Kiptenden Primary - - - -
Moi Amalo Secondary school - - - -
Sinendet Primary - - - -
Sinendet secondary - - - -
Kiptaragon secondary - - - -
Kiptaragon Primary - - - -
Seanin primary - - - -
Cheptuech polytechnic - - - -
Cheptuech primary - - - -
Cheptuech high school - - - -
Kapugunot primary - - - -
Saoset pri - - - -
Emitik girls secondary - - - -
Cheptebes primary - - - -
Sugutek secondary - - - -
Sugutek primary - - - -
Wmkong primary - - - -
Chemngalilo primary - - - -
Irongo primary - - - -
Irongo secondary - - - -
Ainamoi primary - - - -
Chepotoi primary - - - -
Kiptagich girls secondary - - - -
Kiptagich primary - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Olenguruone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chebaraa
Nessuit Center
Tegat Negoi

Clinics in Olenguruone

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ainamoi dispensary
Chepakundi dispensary
Cheptuech dispensary
Chikamba dispensary
Emitik health centre
Kiboroa dispensary
Kiptagich health centre
Olenguruone sub county hospital

Bus Stations in Olenguruone

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #352172916

Gas Stations in Olenguruone

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KE #2032138497

Airports Near Olenguruone

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakuru Lanet AirportNUUMedium Airport
Airspray Naivasha Airfield-Small Airport
Angama Mara AirportANASmall Airport
Arroket Airport-Small Airport
Barina Airport-Small Airport
Barton's Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Bomet Airport-Small Airport
Carzan Rongai Airport-Small Airport
Chagaik Airstrip-Small Airport
Changoi Tea Estate Airport-Small Airport
Chepgoiben Airstrip-Small Airport
Congrieve Airfield-Small Airport
Crescent Island Naivasha Airport-Small Airport
Delamare Camp Airport-Small Airport
Enarau Conservancy Airstrip-Small Airport
Gilgil Coulson Airport-Small Airport
Gogar Airport-Small Airport
Green Park Airport-Small Airport
Head Office Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Ilkek Airport-Small Airport
Jolai Delamere Estates Airport-Small Airport
Kabarak Airstrip-Small Airport
Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kericho AirportKEYSmall Airport
Kichwa Tembo AirportKTJSmall Airport
Kigio (Malewa) Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Airport-Small Airport
Kongoni Game Valley Airport-Small Airport
Kuluo Airport-Small Airport
Loldia Airport-Small Airport
Lomolo Airport-Small Airport
Longonot Fair Airstrip-Small Airport
Manyatta Airport-Small Airport
Mara North Conservancy AirstripHKRSmall Airport
Mara Shikar Airport-Small Airport
Marinyn Airport-Small Airport
Mbaruk Airport-Small Airport
Menengai Airport-Small Airport
Milmet Airport-Small Airport
Musiara AirstripMDRSmall Airport
Naishi Airport-Small Airport
Naivasha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nampaso Airport-Small Airport
Narok Airport-Small Airport
Ndabibi Airport-Small Airport
Ngerende Airport-Small Airport
Njoro Airport-Small Airport
Nyahururu Airport-Small Airport
Olare Orok AirfieldOLGSmall Airport
Oserian Naivasha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olenguruone

What is the population of Olenguruone?

Olenguruone has a population of 2,787 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olenguruone?

Olenguruone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.

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